Junior League - Green Chile Cheese Grits

Submitted by JLofAustin

"I lived in North Carolina for awhile and fell in love with cheese grits there, and I thought they couldn't get any better until I tried them with green chiles!"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 3 1⁄2 cups water
• 1 cup quick-cooking white grits
• 4 ounces white cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1⁄3 cup chopped green chili
• salt and pepper
• vegetable oil

directions

1. Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in the grits. Cook for 8 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the cheese, stirring until melted. Stir in green chilies. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon the grits mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Let stand until cool. Chill, covered, for 2 to 10 hours.
2. Cut the grits into 8 squares with oil. Cook on a hot griddle or in a large nonstick skillet until light brown and crisp on both sides.